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Almadhoun MR
Almadhoun MR
Alazhar University - Gaza,
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Research Article
Assessment of Medication Adherence and its Association with Glycemic Control among Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Gaza–Palestine
Author(s): Almadhoun MR and Alagha HZAlmadhoun MR and Alagha HZ
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a serious health problem. It is considered the third leading cause of deaths among chronic diseases in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Among diabetic patients, T2DM constitute the majority (92.2%). Medication adherence is a key determinant of therapeutic success. No studies have previously investigated medication adherence among T2DM patients in Gaza. Objectives: To assess medication adherence and its association with glycemic control among T2DM patients. Setting: Al-Rimal Martyr's clinic in Gaza, Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 148 T2DM patients. The study used MMAS-8, last value of the HbA1c test, MDKT and BMQ to assess medication adherence, glycemic control, DM-related knowledge and beliefs about medicines, respectively. Main outcome measures: Level of .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1459.1000250